LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comerica Bank today announced the opening of a new full-service banking center located at 2915 Townsgate Road in Westlake Village, its first office in Ventura County.

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"We couldn't think of a better location than Westlake Village," said Morgan Rector, regional manager for Comerica's Los Angeles and Ventura County Wealth & Institutional Management group and long-time resident of Ventura County. "It's in the heart of Westlake Village's vibrant business center, and we feel certain our clients will appreciate its convenient location. Our commitment to the city of Westlake Village will allow us to build stronger relationships with local consumers and small businesses in the area, as well as professionals and entrepreneurs." Rector is also the president of Comerica Bank's Entertainment Group, based in Century City.

Comerica Bank operates 48 other offices in Los Angeles/San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego Counties.

With more than 22 years of banking experience, Dana Morris will serve as the manager of the Westlake Village Banking Center. In this position, she is responsible for developing and managing small business and retail banking relationships in Ventura County.

"Our expansion into Ventura County is the newest example of Comerica Bank's strategy of growing in the growth markets of greater Los Angeles," said Sagra Cabrera, senior vice president and regional retail manager for Comerica Bank. "We are building on our nearly 160 years of experience in relationship banking and our commitment to the community."

This full-service banking center offers a broad range of financial services for individuals and businesses including banking, and trust and wealth management services and investments. The new office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

About Comerica Bank

Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada, China and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $65.2 billion at September 30, 2008.

SOURCE: Comerica Bank

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+1-213-804-1323, aepadilla@comerica.com, both of Comerica Bank

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